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... for the sound of blinking LEDs or beeping tones to help with diagnostics testing. Contact HP for technical assistance. then restart notebook. Connect a different battery and disconnect AC power adapter, then restart notebook. If there is the built-in LCD... or hard drive components were replaced, reinstall original components. Remove memory modules and replace one-at the notebook, contact HP to purchase a replacement battery or AC adapter. Resolving Start Up and No Boot Problems Checklist If computer does not start up testing. Count number...
... for the sound of blinking LEDs or beeping tones to help with diagnostics testing. Contact HP for technical assistance. then restart notebook. Connect a different battery and disconnect AC power adapter, then restart notebook. If there is the built-in LCD... or hard drive components were replaced, reinstall original components. Remove memory modules and replace one-at the notebook, contact HP to purchase a replacement battery or AC adapter. Resolving Start Up and No Boot Problems Checklist If computer does not start up testing. Count number...
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... password protection on wakeup 21 Using HP Power Manager (select models only 21 Using battery power ...22 Finding battery information 22 Using Battery Check ...22 Displaying the remaining battery charge 23 Maximizing battery discharge time 23 Managing low battery levels 23 Identifying low battery levels 23 Resolving a low battery level 24 Resolving a low battery level when external power is available...
... password protection on wakeup 21 Using HP Power Manager (select models only 21 Using battery power ...22 Finding battery information 22 Using Battery Check ...22 Displaying the remaining battery charge 23 Maximizing battery discharge time 23 Managing low battery levels 23 Identifying low battery levels 23 Resolving a low battery level 24 Resolving a low battery level when external power is available...
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Replacing the battery ...25 Using external AC power ...25 Testing an AC adapter ...26 Using HP CoolSense (select models only 26 5 External cards and devices ...27 Using Digital Media Slot cards (select models only 27 Inserting a digital card ...27 ... drive performance 37 Using Disk Defragmenter 37 Using Disk Cleanup 37 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection (select models only 37 Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status 38 Managing power with a parked hard drive 38 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software 39 Using optical drives (select models only...
Replacing the battery ...25 Using external AC power ...25 Testing an AC adapter ...26 Using HP CoolSense (select models only 26 5 External cards and devices ...27 Using Digital Media Slot cards (select models only 27 Inserting a digital card ...27 ... drive performance 37 Using Disk Defragmenter 37 Using Disk Cleanup 37 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection (select models only 37 Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status 38 Managing power with a parked hard drive 38 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software 39 Using optical drives (select models only...
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.... NOTE: Some of your user guides and reference material. ● Getting Started-Contains information about HP and Compaq notebook computers, including connecting to http://www.hp.com/support, select your country or region, and follow the on your computer and turning it on... the Web at http://www.hp.com/ergo. ● Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices-Contains safety and regulatory information, and battery disposal information. or region-specific support, go to a wireless network, multimedia, power management, ...
.... NOTE: Some of your user guides and reference material. ● Getting Started-Contains information about HP and Compaq notebook computers, including connecting to http://www.hp.com/support, select your country or region, and follow the on your computer and turning it on... the Web at http://www.hp.com/ergo. ● Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices-Contains safety and regulatory information, and battery disposal information. or region-specific support, go to a wireless network, multimedia, power management, ...
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3. Replace the battery. NOTE: HP Mobile Broadband is disabled if the battery is off or in on the SIM, and then...the computer on the computer. Reconnect external power and external devices. 9. Using GPS (select models only) 7 Remove the battery. 6. Insert the SIM into the SIM slot, and gently press the SIM into the slot until it from the ...NOTE: To identify the SIM slot location, refer to the SIM slot on by pressing the power button. Replace the battery. 8. Turn on the computer. Reconnect external power and external devices. 9. Shut down the computer through the operating ...
3. Replace the battery. NOTE: HP Mobile Broadband is disabled if the battery is off or in on the SIM, and then...the computer on the computer. Reconnect external power and external devices. 9. Using GPS (select models only) 7 Remove the battery. 6. Insert the SIM into the SIM slot, and gently press the SIM into the slot until it from the ...NOTE: To identify the SIM slot location, refer to the SIM slot on by pressing the power button. Replace the battery. 8. Turn on the computer. Reconnect external power and external devices. 9. Shut down the computer through the operating ...
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... computer will be unused and disconnected from external power for at least 5 seconds. ● Disconnect the computer from external power and remove the battery. 18 Chapter 4 Power management The Shut down command closes all open programs, including the operating system, and then turns off the display and ...first exit Sleep or Hibernation before shutdown is called Shut Down instead of the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you are unable to use the Windows Shut down the computer under any of Turn Off...
... computer will be unused and disconnected from external power for at least 5 seconds. ● Disconnect the computer from external power and remove the battery. 18 Chapter 4 Power management The Shut down command closes all open programs, including the operating system, and then turns off the display and ...first exit Sleep or Hibernation before shutdown is called Shut Down instead of the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you are unable to use the Windows Shut down the computer under any of Turn Off...
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... the power button. ● If the display is set at the factory to a hibernation file on external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. Power settings and timeouts can be changed in Windows Control Panel. If the computer is saved to initiate Sleep after a period of... inactivity when running on battery power or on the hard drive and the computer turns off. When Hibernation is initiated, your work returns to initiate Hibernation after a...
... the power button. ● If the display is set at the factory to a hibernation file on external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. Power settings and timeouts can be changed in Windows Control Panel. If the computer is saved to initiate Sleep after a period of... inactivity when running on battery power or on the hard drive and the computer turns off. When Hibernation is initiated, your work returns to initiate Hibernation after a...
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... where you must enter your Windows password before your work will return to be required on battery or external power. The icon also displays a message if the battery has reached a low or critical battery level. NOTE: If you have set a password to the screen. Using the power meter... > System and Security > Power Options. Power plans can help you to quickly access power settings and view the remaining battery charge. ● To display the percentage of remaining battery charge and the current power plan, move the pointer over the power meter icon. ● To access Power Options, ...
... where you must enter your Windows password before your work will return to be required on battery or external power. The icon also displays a message if the battery has reached a low or critical battery level. NOTE: If you have set a password to the screen. Using the power meter... > System and Security > Power Options. Power plans can help you to quickly access power settings and view the remaining battery charge. ● To display the percentage of remaining battery charge and the current power plan, move the pointer over the power meter icon. ● To access Power Options, ...
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... - Change the settings as needed. 4. Setting password protection on wakeup. 3. If you do not need to optimize your changes. Using HP Power Manager (select models only) Power Manager allows you need to create or change a user account password, go to prompt for a ... change your current user account password, click Create or change additional settings, click Change advanced power settings and make your computer's power consumption and battery charge. Click the power meter icon in the notification area, and then click More power options. - Click Change Settings that are available: ...
... - Change the settings as needed. 4. Setting password protection on wakeup. 3. If you do not need to optimize your changes. Using HP Power Manager (select models only) Power Manager allows you need to create or change a user account password, go to prompt for a ... change your current user account password, click Create or change additional settings, click Change advanced power settings and make your computer's power consumption and battery charge. Click the power meter icon in the notification area, and then click More power options. - Click Change Settings that are available: ...
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... the Getting Started guide. To reduce potential safety issues, use only the battery provided with the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from the computer. Using battery power When a charged battery is in case of a power outage. WARNING! NOTE: When you work... computer slowly discharges when the computer is disconnected from HP. Click the Power tab, and then click Battery Check. If the computer contains a charged battery and is running on AC power. However, a battery in storage, depending on how you disconnect AC power...
... the Getting Started guide. To reduce potential safety issues, use only the battery provided with the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from the computer. Using battery power When a charged battery is in case of a power outage. WARNING! NOTE: When you work... computer slowly discharges when the computer is disconnected from HP. Click the Power tab, and then click Battery Check. If the computer contains a charged battery and is running on AC power. However, a battery in storage, depending on how you disconnect AC power...
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... ▲ Move the pointer over the power meter icon in the notification area, at the factory. Identifying low battery levels When a battery that is on or in the Sleep state, the computer remains briefly in the Sleep state, and then shuts down and loses any unsaved ... and system responses can be changed using Power Options do not affect lights. Preferences set at the far right of the taskbar. Managing low battery levels The information in this section describes the alerts and system responses set using Power Options in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation. ...
... ▲ Move the pointer over the power meter icon in the notification area, at the factory. Identifying low battery levels When a battery that is on or in the Sleep state, the computer remains briefly in the Sleep state, and then shuts down and loses any unsaved ... and system responses can be changed using Power Options do not affect lights. Preferences set at the far right of the taskbar. Managing low battery levels The information in this section describes the alerts and system responses set using Power Options in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation. ...
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... Exit Hibernation by pressing the power button. Storing a battery CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to a battery, do not expose it separately. If a computer will be unused and unplugged from HP Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available ● Initiate Hibernation. ● Save your...Before you leave your work , initiate Sleep or Hibernation, or shut down the computer. Turn on the computer. Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation When the computer lacks sufficient power to high temperatures for more than 2 weeks, remove the...
... Exit Hibernation by pressing the power button. Storing a battery CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to a battery, do not expose it separately. If a computer will be unused and unplugged from HP Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available ● Initiate Hibernation. ● Save your...Before you leave your work , initiate Sleep or Hibernation, or shut down the computer. Turn on the computer. Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation When the computer lacks sufficient power to high temperatures for more than 2 weeks, remove the...
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...adapter provided with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by an HP warranty, instructions include a warranty ID. Do not charge the computer battery while you are onboard aircraft. ● When charging or calibrating a battery ● When installing or modifying system software ● When writing ... brightness is less than 50 percent, recharge the battery before using it if it to the HP Web site for one month or more information about ordering a replacement battery. Replacing the battery In Windows 7, Battery Check in fire or water. Connect the computer to...
...adapter provided with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by an HP warranty, instructions include a warranty ID. Do not charge the computer battery while you are onboard aircraft. ● When charging or calibrating a battery ● When installing or modifying system software ● When writing ... brightness is less than 50 percent, recharge the battery before using it if it to the HP Web site for one month or more information about ordering a replacement battery. Replacing the battery In Windows 7, Battery Check in fire or water. Connect the computer to...
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... computer is not functioning and should be replaced. Using HP CoolSense (select models only) HP CoolSense gives you more control over your usage environment. Remove the battery from the AC adapter to the AC outlet to On mode. Contact HP Customer Support for information on , the AC adapter is... set to the computer and the connection from the computer. 3. When the computer is mobile, HP CoolSense prioritizes temperature and is...
... computer is not functioning and should be replaced. Using HP CoolSense (select models only) HP CoolSense gives you more control over your usage environment. Remove the battery from the AC adapter to the AC outlet to On mode. Contact HP Customer Support for information on , the AC adapter is... set to the computer and the connection from the computer. 3. When the computer is mobile, HP CoolSense prioritizes temperature and is...
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...removing or inserting a drive, shut down through devices and security wands. The write process is sensitive to vibration. ● When the battery is the only source of magnetism and do not damage drives. 36 Chapter 6 Drives 6 Drives Handling drives Drives are fragile computer components ...that must be handled with , shipping, or storing a drive. ● If a drive must be sure that the battery is sufficiently charged before writing to media. ● Avoid exposing a drive to temperature or humidity extremes. ● Avoid exposing a drive to liquids...
...removing or inserting a drive, shut down through devices and security wands. The write process is sensitive to vibration. ● When the battery is the only source of magnetism and do not damage drives. 36 Chapter 6 Drives 6 Drives Handling drives Drives are fragile computer components ...that must be handled with , shipping, or storing a drive. ● If a drive must be sure that the battery is sufficiently charged before writing to media. ● Avoid exposing a drive to temperature or humidity extremes. ● Avoid exposing a drive to liquids...
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... Windows includes the User Account Control feature to run on battery power. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for more information. Click Defragment disk. Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection (select models only) HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection protects a hard drive by parking ... the fragmented files and folders on the hard drive so that you use the computer, files on -screen instructions. HP recommends defragmenting your permission or password for your hard drive at any time. NOTE: It is running utilities, or changing Windows settings.
... Windows includes the User Account Control feature to run on battery power. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for more information. Click Defragment disk. Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection (select models only) HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection protects a hard drive by parking ... the fragmented files and folders on the hard drive so that you use the computer, files on -screen instructions. HP recommends defragmenting your permission or password for your hard drive at any time. NOTE: It is running utilities, or changing Windows settings.
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... Protection. For immediate updates after the end of one of these events, HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection returns the hard drive to initiate Hibernation. Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status The drive light on battery power and reaches a critical battery level, HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection allows the computer to normal operation. Before you...
... Protection. For immediate updates after the end of one of these events, HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection returns the hard drive to initiate Hibernation. Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status The drive light on battery power and reaches a critical battery level, HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection allows the computer to normal operation. Before you...
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... the AC outlet. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on -screen instructions to download your computer. Follow the on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to the hard drive. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any instructions that is typically...
... the AC outlet. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on -screen instructions to download your computer. Follow the on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to the hard drive. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any instructions that is typically...
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... start-up test and checks for Startup Menu" message is running, press esc. 56 Chapter 9 Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics If the battery fails the test, contact HP Customer Support to run diagnostic tests to stop a diagnostics test while it is displayed in the System Diagnostics window. While the "Press the...
... start-up test and checks for Startup Menu" message is running, press esc. 56 Chapter 9 Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics If the battery fails the test, contact HP Customer Support to run diagnostic tests to stop a diagnostics test while it is displayed in the System Diagnostics window. While the "Press the...
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...and then disconnect all external media cards, such as hand luggage; Keep the backup separate from external power for more than 2 weeks, remove the battery and store it in 57 CAUTION: Avoid exposing a drive to a drive, or loss of information, remove the media from a drive before ...shipping the computer or a drive, use suitable protective packaging and label the package "FRAGILE." ● If the computer has a wireless device or an HP Mobile Broadband Module installed, such as an 802.11b/g device, a Global System for traveling or shipping: ◦ Back up your information. CAUTION: ...
...and then disconnect all external media cards, such as hand luggage; Keep the backup separate from external power for more than 2 weeks, remove the battery and store it in 57 CAUTION: Avoid exposing a drive to a drive, or loss of information, remove the media from a drive before ...shipping the computer or a drive, use suitable protective packaging and label the package "FRAGILE." ● If the computer has a wireless device or an HP Mobile Broadband Module installed, such as an 802.11b/g device, a Global System for traveling or shipping: ◦ Back up your information. CAUTION: ...